My MIL told me her friend used mattress pad in pot holders.

I use one layer of Insulbright and one of Warm and Natural just to be safe.

I haven't made potholders, but I will now! I did use one layer of insulbrite when making a carrying case for a travel iron, no batting.

I never have a problem,one layer batting one layer insulbrite one layer batting.Because i like it that way.Connie in CO

Thanks for the link!! I have seem coasters similar to this!

There are no dumb questions!
The lady that runs the LQS has a sample of a hotpad that was made with only insulbright, no regular batting. It has a burn, in some places clear through the potholder. It was in flames when her husband found it. He had made some soup, was stirring it, took the spoon out and laid it on the potholder, went downstairs to do something, came back upstairs and the potholder was in flames. The LQS owner is now recommending NOT to use insulbright in potholders - batting only.

Drew,i tie the middle of that pattern with string so the 4 will stay together.Connie in CO

I use two layers of insulbrite; I like them fat and puffy. They wash really well; but lay them to dry. If I don't have enough for two layers, I have used old towel squares. I make 40-50 potholders a year, use them for Christmas cards!

I use two layers of insulbrite; I like them fat and puffy. They wash really well; but lay them to dry. If I don't have enough for two layers, I have used old towel squares. I make 40-50 potholders a year, use them for Christmas cards!

I just use batting--2-3 layers. Not a dumb question.